Vela Maps – A Degoogled, Open-Source Alternative to Google Maps (lemmy.nz)

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Vela Maps is an open-source, degoogled alternative to Google Maps for Android.

It uses OpenStreetMap and other open data for maps and places, supports offline maps, turn-by-turn navigation, public transit and live traffic, and doesn't require Google Play Services or a Google account.

It can also run with Google completely disabled for a fully offline/degoogled experience.

More Details & Alternatives: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/velamaps.html

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[-] ohellidk@sh.itjust.works 10 points 3 days ago

Tried it out while running it through pcapdroid. Still a lot of connections to Google, Google play, and gstatic. So I can't say it's totally degoogled, but it's a start.

this post was submitted on 07 Oct 2026

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